Erandy Reyes de Jesus Killed in Maricopa Car Accident
Mother of four dies after pickup truck veers off rural roadway and strikes utility pole
Erandy Reyes de Jesus, 32, of Maricopa, was killed in a car accident on North Honeycutt Road near West Honeycutt Farms Road in Maricopa, Arizona, on April 24, according to the Maricopa Police Department.
The southbound white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck veered off the right side of the road at approximately 9:15 p.m., struck a utility pole and several bushes, and rolled onto its driver’s side.
The driver, who was the sole passengers and was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts by firefighters and paramedics.
Speed and impairment are being investigated as possible cause.
The mother of four leaves behind children ages 6 to 13, and a community fundraiser has been established to assist her family with funeral expenses.
This marks the second fatal crash on the rural two-lane corridor this year, following a January rollover that killed a 28-year-old man.
Why did the pickup veer off North Honeycutt Road?
Investigators are working to determine exactly what caused the Silverado to leave the rural two-lane roadway. While the cause and liability of a crash are being investigated, it is important that a competent attorney handles investigations into cases such as this to ensure the rights of the victim's family are protected. National Legal Analyst Cristina Perez, Attorney at Perez Law Group. "A civil case is very different from a criminal case in a number of ways and its own separate action."
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, 1,228 people died in traffic crashes statewide in 2024. The rural stretch of North Honeycutt Road has seen previous fatal incidents, including a rollover crash in January that killed a 28-year-old man.
How do single-vehicle crashes impact families?
The tragic loss of a mother of four highlights the devastating community impact of fatal collisions on local corridors. Following such sudden losses, families often face immediate financial and emotional burdens. National Legal Analyst Gabe Miller, Attorney at Perez Law Group. "Insurance companies often try to pressure victims and families of victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth," when evaluating single-vehicle car accidents.
Individuals involved in car accident incidents may have legal options. Consulting a personal injury attorney can help clarify rights and potential claims.
Arizona wrongful death statute
Under A.R.S. § 12-611, surviving family members of a person killed in a traffic collision may file a wrongful death action in Arizona. The state applies pure comparative fault when determining liability. The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is 2 years from the date of death.
Recoverable damages under Arizona's wrongful death statute may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship and consortium, funeral and burial expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering. Arizona law designates specific parties — typically a surviving spouse, children, or parents — as eligible to bring a wrongful death action.